May weather forecast
Whippany, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Whippany, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 51.3°F (10.7°C) and 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a change in Whippany's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C) to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). An average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C) is recorded in the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout May, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Whippany aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Whippany, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 9.72" (247mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Whippany, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Whippany, New Jersey, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In Whippany, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Whippany in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Whippany, is 68.9°F (20.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 51.3°F (10.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Whippany?

In Whippany, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Whippany, during May, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Whippany aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Whippany have in May?

In Whippany, the average day length in May is 14h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Whippany, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Whippany?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Whippany, NJ

Average temperature in May - Whippany, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Whippany, NJ

Average pressure in May - Whippany, NJ
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Whippany, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Whippany, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Whippany, NJ

Average humidity in May - Whippany, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Whippany, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Whippany, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Whippany, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Whippany, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Whippany, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Whippany, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Whippany, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Whippany, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Whippany, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Whippany, NJ
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Whippany, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Whippany, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Whippany, NJ

Average UV index in May - Whippany, NJ
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Whippany, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Whippany, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Whippany, NJ

Average visibility in May - Whippany, NJ
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June and September (5mi).

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